Overcoming Fear and Anxiety “The Power of Faith in the Face of the Enemy”

“Overcoming Fear and Anxiety: The Power of Faith in the Face of the Enemy”

• This passage highlights the way that fear and anxiety can be used as weapons against us by our enemies. The enemy is described as magnifying our fears and using anxiety to paralyze us, causing us to cling to safety and avoid taking risks. Faith is presented as something that is viewed as an unnecessary risk by the enemy, who wants to keep us on the defensive and prevent us from taking bold action. The passage suggests that the enemy wants to use our fears and doubts to keep us from living fully and reaching our potential.

1. It is a natural human instinct to feel fear and anxiety in the face of uncertainty and potential danger. But unfortunately, our enemies often seek to use these emotions against us. As Priscilla Shirer stated, “If I were your enemy, I’d magnify your fears, making them appear insurmountable, intimidating you with enough worries until avoiding them becomes your driving motivation.”

2. The enemy wants us to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by fear and anxiety, causing us to cling to safety and sameness. We become indecisive and constantly on the defensive, always worrying about what might happen next. The enemy wants us to view faith as an unnecessary risk, causing us to shy away from taking bold action and pursuing our dreams.

3. But we don’t have to let fear and anxiety control us. By cultivating and strengthening our faith, we can overcome these emotions and take control of our lives. We can learn to face our fears and take calculated risks, knowing that we are not alone and that we have a higher power guiding us. So don’t let the enemy use fear and anxiety against you. Embrace faith and let it be your weapon against these negative emotions.